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Home » Ron Sexsmith

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Posted inBlogs

Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith keeps making great records, even if no one notices

by Peter Margasak April 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is the Kinks-inspired pop of “Getaway Car.”

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Jill Barber’s time-traveling lounge pop

by Peter Margasak April 23, 2012August 19, 2021

Canadian thrush Jill Barber lives in the present, but sings in the past.

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The List: March 17-23

by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Bill Meyer, Monica Kendrick and Leor Galil March 17, 2011August 19, 2021

Music Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: the Diplomats, Shams Ensemble, Robyn Hitchcock & Joe Boyd, Robbie Fulks, Rotting Christ, Marc Ribot, Wanda Jackson, White Hills, and more

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by Peter Margasak January 22, 2007August 19, 2021

Live music elbows in on film at Sundance.

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